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INDYSUNDAY INTERVIEWS
SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
George Salinas
Dancer, Dance Kaleidoscope
George Salinas has never danced for his father — not since he
decided to become a professional dancer.
In fact, dancing is a bit of a sore subject between the two.
Salinas, who is in his fifth season with Dance Kaleidoscope,
will perform this week in David Hochoy's latest creation, "I
Never Danced for My Father" which examines the relationships
between the modern troupe's male dancers and their dads.
The multimedia piece will connect the generations by juxtaposing videotaped interviews with the fathers with live solo
dances by their sons.
One of those video clips is an excerpt from a 10-year-old public television documentary about the Salinas family, including
quotes from Salinas'father, Gilberto, a welder.
But the subject of dancing definitely won't come up. According
to Salinas, the Latin community he grew up in considered dancing a hobby that made you a more well-rounded person — but
not a profession, especially not for men.
What is your earliest memory of being
interested in dance?
I started my ethnic dancing very, very early — at 3 or 4. But
(professional) dance — you know, it wasn't my dream because it
wasn't part of my upbringing. It wasn't until I was in college
that I realized dance was a part of my life.
Weren't you encouraged to dance by your
family?
Everybody in my family danced, but it was folklorico. That
was acceptable. I was named after a dancer, George Scabine, but
my parents wanted me to be a doctor, a lawyer — something respectable. I had originally thought of going into the military as
preparation to being a lawyer or engineer. Dance was supposed
to be a hobby, not a career choice.
How did your choice of profession affect your
relationship with your family?
My siblings supported me. Of course, my sister (White Rose
Salinas) and my brother (Albert Salinas) were both professional
dancers, and they had to quit. I haven't spoken to my dad about
12 • INDYSUNDAY • May 11, 2008
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR • INDY.COM

INDYSUNDAY INTERVIEWS
SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
George Salinas
Dancer, Dance Kaleidoscope
George Salinas has never danced for his father — not since he
decided to become a professional dancer.
In fact, dancing is a bit of a sore subject between the two.
Salinas, who is in his fifth season with Dance Kaleidoscope,
will perform this week in David Hochoy's latest creation, "I
Never Danced for My Father" which examines the relationships
between the modern troupe's male dancers and their dads.
The multimedia piece will connect the generations by juxtaposing videotaped interviews with the fathers with live solo
dances by their sons.
One of those video clips is an excerpt from a 10-year-old public television documentary about the Salinas family, including
quotes from Salinas'father, Gilberto, a welder.
But the subject of dancing definitely won't come up. According
to Salinas, the Latin community he grew up in considered dancing a hobby that made you a more well-rounded person — but
not a profession, especially not for men.
What is your earliest memory of being
interested in dance?
I started my ethnic dancing very, very early — at 3 or 4. But
(professional) dance — you know, it wasn't my dream because it
wasn't part of my upbringing. It wasn't until I was in college
that I realized dance was a part of my life.
Weren't you encouraged to dance by your
family?
Everybody in my family danced, but it was folklorico. That
was acceptable. I was named after a dancer, George Scabine, but
my parents wanted me to be a doctor, a lawyer — something respectable. I had originally thought of going into the military as
preparation to being a lawyer or engineer. Dance was supposed
to be a hobby, not a career choice.
How did your choice of profession affect your
relationship with your family?
My siblings supported me. Of course, my sister (White Rose
Salinas) and my brother (Albert Salinas) were both professional
dancers, and they had to quit. I haven't spoken to my dad about
12 • INDYSUNDAY • May 11, 2008
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR • INDY.COM